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About Grunhild

Init +0; Senses Perception +6 (+8 with stonecunning), darkvision 60 ft.

DEFENSE
AC 16, touch 10, flat-footed 16
(+5 armor, +1 shield), +4 dodge vs. giants
hp 39 (4d8+13), dead at -14
Fort +3, Ref +4, Will +4
+2 vs. poisons, spells and spell-like abilities
+4 vs. bardic performance, sonic and language-dependent effects.

OFFENSE
Spd 20 ft.
Melee mwk warhammer +6 (1d8+3, x3) *includes arcane strike
Ranged heavy crossbow +3 (1d10, 19-20)
+1 att vs. goblinoids and orcs
Special attacks Bardic performance (13 rounds/day) : Countersong, Distraction, Fascinate (DC 15), Inspire courage +1 (melee becomes mwk warhammer +7 (1d8+4,x3)), Inspire competence +2, Cantrips,
Spells (CL 4th, Spells per day 1st: 4, 2nd: 2)
2nd-Calm Emotions (DC 15), Sound Burst (DC 15)
1st—Grease (DC 14), Hideous Laughter (DC 14), Identify, Summon Monster I
0—Detect Magic, Mage Hand, Mending, Message, Prestidigitation, Read Magic.

STATISTICS
Str 14 , Dex 10, Con 14, Int 14, Wis 10, Cha 15(17)
5 pts for str, 2 for con, 5 for int, -2 for wis and 10 (and a lvl 4 increase) for cha.
Base Atk +3; CMB +5,CMD 15 (19 vs trips and bull rushes)
Feats Arcane Strike, Toughness.

Skills
Appraise [4] +9 (+11 with greed)
Craft (weaponsmith) [2] +7
Knowledge (arcana) [1] +8
Knowledge (dungeoneering) [1] +8
Knowledge (engineering) [1] +8
Knowledge (geography) [2] +9
Knowledge (history) [4] +11
Knowledge (local) [1] +8
Knowledge (all others) +4
Linguistics [4] +9
Perception [3] +6
Perform (Oratory) [4] +10 (can be used as diplomacy and sense motive)
Perform (Wind) [2] +8 (+10 with his horn)
Spellcraft [2] +7
Use magic device [4] +10.

Traits ?
SQ Slow and Steady, Greed, Stonecunning, Bardic Knowledge, Versatile Performance (Oratory), Well-Versed.
Gear chain shirt +1, buckler, masterwork warhammer, heavy crossbow, 10 bolts, headband of alluring charima +2, backpack, bedroll, 2 candles, flint and steel, scroll case, ink, inkpen, 4 scrolls of cure light wounds, 1 scroll of hold portal (UMD DC 21), 1 scroll of feather fall, 1 scroll of charm person, 1 scroll of delay poison, 5 sheets of paper, a book about ancient lore, masterwork brass horn (musical instrument), scholar outfit, belt pouch containing 25 gp and 7 sp

Total weigth carried about 55 lbs (light load)
Favored class Bard (3 skill points and 1 hit point)
XP ?

APPEARANCE
Skin Pale
Hair Brown, beard, well groomed
Eyes Light brown
Body Usual dwarf, short and stocky, 4'2", 185 lbs
Clothing and accessories White scholar robe (chain shirt under or not worn), sturdy boots, black leather belt, a bunch of odds and ends attached to the belt, ancient dwarven runes written all over his warhammer and horn, a pair of spectacles for reading.

PERSONALITY
Curiosity is the main trait of Grunhild's personality. He is extremely inquisitive and always seeks to learn new knowledge and skills. He knows his curiousity sometimes annoys a few people and he tries not to overstep any boundaries even if he can't always help himself. Grunhild is also generous and tries to help those in need whenever possible.

BACKGROUND
Son of a weaponsmith father and a watch sergeant mother, it wasn't long before the young Grunhild had an hammer in hand. He was a quick learner and soon became proficient in the use of the hammer both as a tool and as a weapon. Janherhoff was a fine place to grow up for a young dwarf and Grunhild soon became fascinated by the history of his people. He read countless accounts of the various battles that took place both during the 'Quest for Sky' and after that. Extremely curious, he wasn't long before he had read almost everything in his household. As a young adult, he helped his father at the forge but he was still borrowing books left and right and trading stories with Janderhoff visitors, like the Shoanti and the Varisian travelers. Grunhild loved the forge and his home but, eventually, his curiosity got the better of him and he said his goodbyes and left the ancient Sky Citadel to explore Varisia.

He visited many ancient Thassilonian monuments but, more importantly, met many people and traded stories with them. He learned a few magic tricks from the gnomes, learned music with the Varisians and hunted with the Shoanti. Grunhild has been in Korvosa the last few months, making a living by helping dwarven merchants from his own city conduct their business. Unfortunatly for him, with the recent trouble, many of fellow dwarves have left the city for the safety of their stony halls.